FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT, AUGUST 3, 2017

August 4, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Press Release from  Don Jones, Franklin County Sheriff

 
7-28-17, a traffic stop in Benton at 1:30 pm resulted in the arrest of Ronald W. Fitzpatrick Age 52 of Benton for driving while license revoked.

7-30-17 at 5:26 pm, Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in Logan that
Civil Processing resulted in the arrest of Ryan M. Stevens Age 26 of Benton for criminal damage
to property.

8-1-17 at 4:00 pm, Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural Benton that resulted in the arrest of Jonathan S. Bishop Age 24 of Macedonia for domestic battery and also an outstanding Saline County warrant for domestic battery.

8-2-17 at 6:25 pm, Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on State Hwy. 14 at Rend City Road. A 2008 Ford Pick-Up driven by Katherine L. Baseden Age 25 of Pamona was east bound on Rt. 14 attempting to negotiate a left turn onto Rend City Road. A 2004 Kia Optima was west bound on Rt. 14. The Kia was driven by Mei Yun Merson Age 46 of Valier. The Pick-Up driver failed to see the oncoming vehicle and turned into the west bound lane into the oncoming vehicle. The driver of the Kia received major injuries and was transported to a local hospital by Abbott’s E.M.S. Katherine Baseden was not injured and was ticketed for improper lane usage.

WARRANTS

7-28-17 Michelle N. Wasson, Age 40 of Tamaroa. Failure to appear for criminal trespass and D.U.I.

7-31-17 Kelcie M. Beers, Age 23 of Marion. Warrant for violation of probation.

7-31-17 Lauren K. Amberger Age 27 of Murphysboro. Forgery

7-31-17 Dustin M. Jones, Age 24 of Murphysboro. Failure to appear for domestic battery.

7-31-17 Carol A. Spegal, Age 48 of Benton. Failure to appear on a filing a false report charge.

8-1-17 Michael E. Matzker , Age 47 of Benton. Warrant for violation of probation.

8-2-17 Ryan C. Godwin, Age 31 of Christopher. Warrant for violation of probation.

8-3-17 Melissa A. Motter, Age 46 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear on endangering the health and safety of a child.

8-3-17 Daniel R. Valco, Age 20 of Herrin. Failure to appear on traffic charges.

8-3-17 Dusty A. Messamore, Age 25 of Benton. Failure to appear for domestic battery.

8-3-17 Chelsea R. Barnfield, Age 22 of Benton. Failure to appear for domestic battery.

The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Law enforcement agencies warn drivers about eclipse day traffic

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http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/story/36059091/law-enforcement-agencies-warn-drivers-about-eclipse-day-traffic

CARTERVILLE, IL – (Rachel Krause, WPSD-TV.  Please click on the link above for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

Local law enforcement agencies are saying Interstate 57, State Route 13, and all the other highways in the region could look like parking lots. The “locals” are recommended to take two lane highways and backroads. (WPSD-TV photo)

In less than three weeks, thousands of people from around the country will flood the area to see the sky go dark for the total solar eclipse.

Many of those visitors will be hitting  interstates and other roads in the Local 6 area to get to eclipse events and concerts. The thousands of extra cars that will hit roads are likely to back up traffic along Interstate 57 and Highway 13, and that has many with the Illinois Department of Transportation and local law enforcement agencies concerned.

We just won’t know until we get there how it’s going to be,” said Brian Murrah with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department. Murrah said they’re asking people to plan ahead when possible, so they’re not stuck waiting on roads for hours on eclipse day.

“I mean, the state routes may look more like parking lots than highways with all the backups and delays with how it’s going to be,” Murrah said.

 

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Deadly crash involving pedestrian in Williamson Co., IL

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http://www.kfvs12.com/story/36061305/deadly-crash-involving-pedestrian-in-williamson-co-il

PITTSBURG, IL –  (KFVS-TV.  Please click on the link for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

Authorities in Williamson County, Illinois are investigating a deadly crash that occurred on Thursday night, Aug. 3.

Deputies with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office say they received a call around 9:15 p.m. Thursday from a driver who said she believed she saw someone get a hit by a car on Pittsburg Road. The caller said she wasn’t sure so she kept driving.

An autopsy is set to be scheduled by the Williamson County Coroner’s Office.

The investigation remains ongoing

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Jobs still available as workers prep for Du Quoin State Fair

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http://www.wsiltv.com/story/36059516/jobs-still-available-as-workers-prep-for-du-quoin-state-fair

DU QUOIN, IL –  (Hannah Gebresilassie, WSIL-TV.  Please click on the link above for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

Preparations are underway for the Du Quoin State Fair, with the big event just three weeks away.
Organizers said they’ve been planning for the fair for months. Thursday, orientation kicked off for several workers who will work the fair from August 25th through September 4th.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is still accepting applications for the fair, but you must be 16 or older to qualify.

You can visit here to submit an application by clicking on “summer employment” at the bottom of the page.

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OCTOBER LIKE WEATHER FOR YOUR FRIDAY

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY
331 AM CDT Fri Aug 4 2017

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331 AM CDT Fri Aug 4 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern
Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

Scattered thunderstorms will push out of west Kentucky this
morning. Locally heavy rainfall and lightning will be the primary
concerns.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Saturday through Thursday

A chance of thunderstorms returns to the region late Saturday
night and continues over most of the region through Monday. The
best chances will be Sunday into Sunday night, when a few strong
to severe storms cannot be ruled out. Heavy rainfall and lightning
will be the most prevalent threats through the period.

Small chances of thunderstorms will linger Monday night through
Thursday, mainly over far southern and southeastern portions of
the region. Locally heavy rainfall and lightning will be the
primary concerns.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

$$

Detailed Forecast

weather.gov
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 57. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 79. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 66. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

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RLC Glo Bingo event raising money for Learning Resource Center

August 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment

INA, IL – Rend Lake College staff and the RLC Foundation are teaming up to raise money to make improvements to the college’s Learning Resource Center library with a Glo Bingo event next month. Locals are invited to have dinner and play bingo at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at the RLC Rec, located on the Ina campus.

The Glo Bingo dinner features chicken and dumplings, salad, corn, tea and lemonade, and will be served from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. for $10 per ticket. The Franklin County 4-H Federation is partnering to provide the meal. Additional concessions will be available throughout the evening.

After dinner, attendees can purchase Glo Bingo tickets for $25, which includes six bingo cards, a glow hat, and a glow dabber. Games will begin at 7 p.m. Additional bingo cards are available for purchase for $5 per six cards. Attendees who plan to eat dinner and play bingo can purchase a meal ticket and the bingo pack for a discounted rate of $30 total.

Competitors will have the chance to win over $1,000 in cash prizes. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and early bird and middle bird raffle games at the door.
Seats for the event are limited. No outside food or beverages are allowed. Glo Bingo participants must be over the age of 18. For more information or to purchase advance tickets, contact the Learning Resource Center at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1308. For groups interested in participating, tables can be reserved by calling ahead for advance ticket purchases.

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Harrisburg, IL inmate sentenced to 8 years for attack on guard

August 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment

 

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/36057415/harrisburg-il-inmate-sentenced-to-8-years-for-attack-on-guard

HARRISBURG, IL –  (Kaylie Ross, KFVS-TV.  Please click on the link for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

On Thursday, August 3, Illinois Youth Center – Harrisburg inmate Jaylan Banks entered a guilty plea in Saline County to a Class 2 felony of Aggravated Battery.

According to the release, Banks on April 21, 2017 struck guard Jacob Miller in the face.

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JUCO Hoops: Smithpeters, JALC add to depth with two more signings

August 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment

http://www.dailyregister.com/sports/20170725/juco-hoops-smithpeters-jalc-add-to-depth-with-two-more-signings

CARTERVILLE, IL – (Harrisburg Register.  Please click on the link for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

John A. Logan basketball coach Kyle Smithpeters has announced the signing of two more players for the 2017-18 season.

Clivonte Patterson of Ballard County High School just outside Louisville, Ky,. and Jonah Jackson of Maryville, Ind. have both signed letters of intent to attend John A. Logan and play for the Volunteers

“Paterson, 6-4, is a very versatile player who can play a lot of positions,” Smithpeters said. “He is a lefty who can handle the ball, rebound and make shots. He is a tough match up.”

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At least 2 injured in crash involving bus

August 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment

 

http://www.wsiltv.com/story/36058573/at-least-2-injured-in-crash-involving-bus

WSIL TV photo

WOODLAWN, IL – (Brian Wilson, WSIL -TV.  Please click on the link for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

ORIGINAL STORY
Crews are on scene of a crash involving a car and a bus on I-64.
It happened Thursday at around 4:15 p.m. on I-64 eastbound at mile marker 67.

UPDATED: THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017, 5:35 p.m.
Illinois State Police say one lane of I-64 east is back open to traffic.
Traffic will be congested in this area for several hours until cleanup is complete.

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Gene Tucker – Benton

August 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Gene L. Tucker, 82, of Benton, IL, passed away at 10:10 p.m., on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at Stonebridge Senior Living Center in Benton, IL.

He was born on June 20, 1935, to Albert and Ione (Hendrickson) Tucker in DeKalb, IL. Gene spent most of his working life at Barber Greene Company in DeKalb and Aurora. On June 24, 1955, he married Nadine Clark and she survives.

He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Frankfort, IL and was a member of the Illinois National Guard for nine years. Gene enjoyed camping and wood working.

Gene is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Nadine, one son, Bradley Tucker and wife Bonnie of Benton, IL.; one daughter, Brenda Crawford and husband Tony of Portage, WI.; three grandchildren, Austin Tucker, Brittany Heath and Brandy Heath; two great-grandchildren, Andrew Tucker and Ailya Heath.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ione Tucker, five brothers and sisters, Raymond Tucker, Evelyn Osland, Orletta Vancil, Ralph Tucker and Doris Alsabrook.

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held Monday, August 7, 2017, from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home,301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 7, 2017, at 1:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home with Pastor Alan Janneke officiating.

Burial will follow services at Hopewell Church Cemetery, McLeansboro, IL.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, West Frankfort, IL, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

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